"People were upset because [Clayton] Kershaw and [Madison] Bumgarner and whoever else weren't there. But starting pitchers had a one-point-something ERA."
Archer started for Team USA in its opening game against Colombia, retiring the 12 batters he faced on 41 pitches. He then returned to Rays camp. When asked if he felt like he was still a part of the team, Archer said, "As much as one could."
"I didn't have 50,000 fans chanting, 'USA! USA!' or 'MVP,' but I feel like I was a part of it," Archer said.